How to Say ‘You can buy online.’ in Portuguese
Podes comprar online.
POH-dis kohm-PRAHR ON-lyn
[POH-dis kohm-PRAHR ON-lyn]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This uses [tu], so it sounds informal and friendly. Fine with friends or younger staff who start that way, but with strangers many learners prefer more neutral wording to stay safe.
Phrase Breakdown
Podes
[POH-dis]
you can
Used to offer a possibility/option, common in service situations (station staff, instructions).
Podes comprar online e só mostrar o QR code no telemóvel.
You can buy online and just show the QR code on your phone.
comprar
[kohm-PRAHR]
to buy
Infinitive after “podes”; refers to purchasing a ticket.
Podes comprar o bilhete antes de chegares à estação.
You can buy the ticket before you get to the station.
online
[ON-lyn]
online
Means via the internet (website/app), often cheaper and avoids queues.
Podes comprar online e escolher o lugar.
You can buy online and choose the seat.
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